I have to apologize as life had gotten extremely busy and I failed to update our Dad's campaign.

The Breakfast and Baskets at the Bloomsburg VFW and Cash Bingo hosted at the Bloomsburg Fire Department we're both very successful! There was a ton of work that went into both events and it was all worth it. Not only financially, but mentally, and spiritually to see all of the support our Dad really has. Our friends, family, and community really came out to help us help our Veteran father! Both were an experience and feeling I will never forget. Thank you to everyone who has supported us all thus far!! It really means more than words will ever be able to describe.

We also just finished our late niece Jeralee's 3rd Annual Toy Drive to the Geisinger Janet Weis Children's Hospital. We were late to the game this year with everything going on with Dad but the turnout was still awe inspiring!! Another year of 3 SUVs full of toy donations for kids spending Christmas in the hospital. Next year will be bigger and better!

An update on Dad, he is doing well considering the circumstances. We are all taking advantage of the opportunity to spend time with him since he is not working, and that in itself has been a gift. We love playing cards and laughing! 

Please continue to share this campaign as my father has ongoing bills that don't go away when you stop working. Thank you all over and over again for everything, I hope you all have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Take this time to really soak in time with family, as time is fleeting. 

Much love to you all,

Mandy

I've attached the flyer for both events for Dad. All money raised will go to cost of living, medical/health needs, and bucket list things he could ever want to do. We want to give him everything he deserves, we love him so much!

I have to apologize for such a lapse since my last update. We've been busy planning fundraisers and attending a family reunion with my Dad's sisters. We have been blessed to have been interviewed by the Epoch Times!!! All because of Bridgette's (Studio at 122) talent and the amazing photos she got of our family and Megan and Jeff's surprise wedding! It has all been so surreal! If you haven't read the article, I've attached it below... you don't have to pay anything to be able to read it, just give an email address. 

https://www.theepochtimes.com/bright/dad-with-stage-4-cancer-thinks-hes-attending-a-family-photo-shoot-until-he-sees-his-daughter-in-a-white-dress-5732865?utm_source=ref_share&utm_campaign=copy

On Sunday November 3rd, the VFW in Bloomsburg, PA will be hosting their monthly breakfast from 8a-12p and donating the proceeds to my Dad (how amazing are people???). We will also be having a basket raffle at the same time with many great items!! If you or anyone you know wants to contribute to any of our events, please contact me at mandyrdinino@gmail.com.

Then on Saturday November 16th there will be a Cash Bingo at the Bloomsburg Firehall, tickets are $20 per person with great cash prizes! 

I've attached the flyers for our upcoming events. We apologize that everything is so close together but it is for good reason. 

Dad is continuing to kick and is really sticking to eating an anti-inflammatory/anti-cancer diet, we are so proud of his dedication!

Thank you all for everything you do and have been doing to help our family. So much love and respect to all of you!!
 

This weekend was busy! Dad had his last radiation treatment for the areas causing pain in his spine, the staff and patients at Geisinger Radiation Oncology made it such a great experience...and I know they'll miss reading Dad's funny shirts 🤣.

Saturday we had our 2nd Annual Memorial Bike Run to honor our our niece Jeralee Ann Brobst. Dad came and had a blast! We raised $2500 for another family battling cancer!

Yesterday we had family photos with Dad. It was such a special day with so many emotions and a beautiful backdrop at Fishing Creek Floral Company in Stillwater, PA. Bridgette at Studio at 122 Photography is the most special human and captured a day full of love! We surprised Dad with Megan and Jeff getting married and him being able to walk another one of his baby girls down the aisle. It was so beautiful, I've shared one of her sneak peek photos! 

Thank you for all of the prayers and donations, and following along on our journey. 

Mandy 

Unfortunately the cancer has metastasized throughout Dad's spine. He will start radiation treatments on Tuesday 9/3 to target one of the tumors causing immense pain in his back. Please pray that it alleviates the pain so he can enjoy life.

Hello,

I want to be sure to update as we go here. First I want to thank all of you who have donated, prayed, reached out, etc. Your kindness is truly remarkable, thank you! We really know how loved Dad is!

So today I was able to get in touch with Sloan Kettering Memorial Hospital and Dad has an appointment with them on Tuesday August 20th. I am really grateful they were able to get us in so quickly!

Much love to you all,

Mandy